Shankland: Grandmaster Training Camp 2 - Attack! (paperback)

Autor: Shankland, Sam
Verlag / Hersteller: Quality Chess
Erscheinungsjahr: 2026
Sprache: Englisch
Buchumschlag: paperback
Seiten: 456

Develop Attacking Prowess with Grandmaster-Level Tactical Training

Grandmaster Training Camp 2 – Attack! by Sam Shankland offers direct access to the training methods of a former U.S. Champion. The book presents 323 attacking puzzles curated by Shankland's longtime trainer, accompanied by his analysis of what he saw, missed, and learned from each position.

The material spans from club-player level to grandmaster difficulty, making it suitable for players seeking to strengthen their tactical vision and attacking understanding. Rather than generic puzzle collections, this work emphasizes concrete attacking concepts such as Momentum, Evolution/Revolution, and the Killzone.

Highlights

• 323 attacking puzzles organized by theme and progressive difficulty
• Direct insight into a grandmaster's problem-solving process and thought patterns
• Practical attacking concepts grounded in real training methodology
• Scalable content—accessible to club players yet challenging to masters
• Complements the conceptual framework in Jacob Aagaard's A Killer Guide to Attacking Chess

An intensive workbook for players committed to building genuine attacking skill through guided analysis and deliberate practice.

FAQ

What attacking concepts does this book teach?
The book focuses on concrete themes including Momentum, Evolution/Revolution, and the Killzone. These concepts are explained in greater depth in the companion volume, A Killer Guide to Attacking Chess by GM Jacob Aagaard.

Is this the second book in a series?
Yes. Grandmaster Training Camp 2 – Attack! is the second part of the Grandmaster Training Camp series by Sam Shankland. It can be worked through independently but builds on the first volume.

How are the 323 puzzles structured?
The puzzles are categorized by theme and difficulty level, allowing readers to progress systematically and to adjust the challenge to their current strength.